crime

On a cruise ship to Parrot Island, Philippa suspects a new on-board entertainer of plotting to steal rare parrots.

Cam Jansen battles a famous children's mystery writer to see who can solve the case of the stolen car.

Presents two short novels featuring Liz and her friends Tom, Sunny, Elmo, Richelle, and Nick as they set about trying to earn a little extra money on the weekends and instead finding themselves involved in Raven Hill's mysterious secrets.

Examines the history of crime in the United States, looking at how crimes have been committed, investigated, prosecuted, and reported, and explores the impact of these aspects of crime on American culture.

"Uses true crime stories to explain the science of forensics and trace evidence"--Provided by publisher.

A play about poverty and society, dramatized in the struggle between a wealthy man and his daughter, Barbara, who works with the Salvation Army.

Fifteen-year-old Kat Bishop and her fellow talented teenagers work together to find and steal the Cleopatra Emerald from an unscrupulous dealer and return it to its rightful owner, while her uncle Eddie's former love tries to get the gem for herself.

Presents arguments both in favor of and opposed to various treatments, programs, and punishments, examining issues such as youth curfews, juveniles in adult courts, legal representation for juveniles, juvenile boot camps, group homes, and out-of-home placement.

Contains articles in which the authors address a variety of topics related to the correctional system, including capital punishment, furlough and work-release programs, preventive detention, religious rights, and others, and provides arguments for and against the practices of the laws and policies related to each issue.

A collection of essays that offers varying perspectives on issues related to urban communities in the United States.